Fishing report

Adobe Creek Reservoir (Blue Lakes): Fishing is generally slow for all species. There are small numbers of channel catfish, bull heads, and carp being caught. The low water boat ramps are usable.

Arkansas River (Fremont County): Moist monsoon air and the water management regime of the upper basin reservoirs are keeping flows elevated on the Arkansas River. However, clarity has been mostly good and water levels continue their mid-summer decline following runoff. Pale morning duns, yellow sallies, and evening caddis continue to be the primary hatches through Browns and Bighorn Sheep Canyons. On the upper river, green drakes and residual Mother’s Day caddis can be added to the mix. The persistant strong flow means most fish will be seeking velocity shelters, either tight to the edges or tight to the bottom below slower lanes of current.

Clear Creek Reservoir (Lake County): Shore fishing at the boat ramp parking lot area remains slow. On the other hand, shore fishing at the upper part of the reservoir has been fair. A few trout were caught on pink or orange PowerBait at the boat ramp parking area. Either silver or gold Kastmasters (1/8 oz or 1/4 oz) normally works well at the boat ramp parking lot area. Fishing the bottom with green PowerBait at the first parking area located above the boat ramp parking area was effective. Shore fishing from the upper part of the lake has been the most productive between dawn and 9:30 a.m. The trout went for either orange or rainbow PowerBait at the upper part of the reservoir. Most of the shore anglers catches comprised of 8 to 13 inch rainbow trout and cutbows. Fishing from a boat has been fair. Boater anglers that failed to land a fish were generally fishing midday. Trolling at the southern part of the reservoir with worms coupled with troll blades has been the most consistent method to land trout. The best kokanee salmon fishing has been between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The kokanee salmon went for Squids and Dodgers.Eleven Mile State Park: Trout (excellent): Trolling, casting, fly fishing and sitting on the shore all have seen excellent action. Rainbows, Cuttbows, and Browns ranging from 13 to 23 inches are common. The bite is spread throughout the day with afternoon seeing big fish when you least expect it. Rainbow Needlefish, Tasmanian Devils, and Power Baits are working well. Kokanee (slow): People are still catching a salmon here and there. Most are big ones and most are coming out of the North Shore area out from the marina. A number of things are working like a sling blade or dodger with a Dick Nite, Needlefish or Hoochie attched with about a three foot leader. Fish are running 15 to 40 feet deep. Northern Pike (fair): Action continues to improve but you will work for those big ones. Work shallow water using large Rapala’s or big spoons and big tube jigs. Mid morning from 8:30-11 a.m. seems to be the best. Dream Stream (Fair): Red Nyphms and Cooperhead Midges have been the most succussful flies.

Henry: Due to going dry last year, the fish population is being rebuilt. No fish are being caught.

Horse Creek Reservoir (Timber Lake): Dry, no fishing.

Lake Pueblo: With the holiday weekend come and gone here at Lake Pueblo, the fishing finally seems to be coming to good levels. The lake is fishing well as usual and a variety of methods are bringing in the catch. South Fishing and any area out west is producing many bass, walleye and trout. Anticline Ponds and Valco Ponds are also a good place to try, as fishing for pan fish and trout have been productive. The Arkansas River is finally coming down, and we are starting to see the first fisherman trying their luck with varying degrees of success. Another few weeks and the river should become even more productive. As always please continue to follow the rules and regulations regarding method of take, size limits and bait use while on the river.

Meredith: Due to going dry last year, the fish population is being rebuilt No fish are being caught.

Trinidad Lake State Park: Trout are still being caught from shore on powerbait, mainly in the early mornings and later evenings. Boaters also reported catching trout trolling. Walleye fishing has been good. Walleye have been biting from boat on bright green jigs. Catfish have been biting on chicken liver and night crawlers.